Multimedia Journalist - Spectrum News 1 at Spectrum

About the role

As a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ), you'll get to the heart of every story by talking to members of your community. Our MMJs are enterprising storytellers who uncover perspectives that might otherwise go unreported. From pitching to writing, shooting, interviewing, and editing, you'll take ownership of each step of the storytelling process and hone a wide range of skills. You'll also be part of a collaborative team that creates compelling, timely, and accurate coverage to connect with viewers across traditional and digital platforms.

What Our Multimedia Journalists Enjoy Most

• Connecting with your neighbors as you dig into the issues that matter to your local community
• Telling stories across platforms including TV, connected television, and digital
• Working with flexible deadlines and a supportive community to maintain a work-life balance

Responsibilities

• Pitch, write, shoot, interview, and edit stories from start to finish
• Uncover perspectives that might otherwise go unreported
• Create compelling, timely, and accurate coverage across traditional and digital platforms
• Connect with viewers across TV, connected television, and digital platforms

Qualifications

• 3+ years of print or television news reporting experience
• Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism, communications, or related field; or comparable television work experience
• Ability to shoot videos
• Understanding of video editing software
• Ability to utilize social media effectively
• Ability to communicate effectively on camera and through writing and verbal expression
• Innate curiosity and a sense of urgency when it comes to creating compelling stories
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds
• Must be open to travel to discover important stories in your community
• Willingness to interact with the community
• Ability to work under time pressure deadlines
• Willing and able to work different shifts or longer shifts due to breaking news and severe weather emergencies
• Ability to work weekends and holidays
• Valid driver's license for authorized driving in the state of residence

Working Conditions

• Work inside in a climate-controlled environment and outside throughout the year
• May be subjected to various weather conditions that could include extreme heat or cold

Pay

The base pay for this position generally is between $75,000.00 and $120,000.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.